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SUGAR GLIDER PELLET FOODS

The following is a comparison and review

of the top four Sugar Glider Pelleted Foods

available on the market as of

* 6 Important factors to consider when selecting the best Sugar Glider Food *

1. Veterinary Endorsements: A quality pellet food should be thoroughly tested - and endorsed - by several Veterinarians who specialize in Sugar Glider care and research.  Multiple endorsements are preferable.   2. Protein Levels: Low protein levels are a primary cause of health problems with Sugar Gliders. Minimum acceptable protein levels are generally considered to be at least 24% - however the type of proteins used are directly related to their absorption rate and overall efficacy.   3. Calcium / Phosphorous Ratio: Calcium deficiencies are a leading cause of illness in Sugar Gliders.  High levels of phosphorous can inhibit the absorption of calcium into the animal's bloodstream.  The ideal CA/P ratio is generally accepted as 2:1.   4. Meat-Based Proteins: A high level of crude, meat-based proteins and blood plasma have been linked to increased odor levels in the animals.  Meat based proteins also typically include high-levels of steroids, growth-hormones and other potentially harmful agents.     5. Odor-Inhibiting Agents: Ingredients which interact favorably with a food's overall formulation to enhance digest ability and neutralize ammonia and other waste products which can cause high odor levels in the animals.      6. Glider-Safe™ Certification: Many products currently being marketed for Sugar Gliders are actually products designed for other pets which have been "re-labeled" for Sugar Gliders without objective testing. Products which have received Glider-Safe™ certification have undergone extensive testing by animal care professionals (including Veterinarians) - and have been specifically approved for use by Sugar Gliders.

***ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR VETERINARIAN FOR ALL MEDICAL QUESTIONS AND ADVICE *** Product Name: ZooKeeper's Secret™ www.sugar-gliders.com   Glide-R-Chow™ www.sugargliderinfo.org   Glider Complete www.sugargliderstore.com   NutriMax™ www.VetsPride.com Overall Editor's Rating: 5.9 out of 10 9.1 out of 10 6.9 out of 10 9.2 out of 10 Overall Consumer Rating: 6.1 out of 10 9.3 out of 10 6.7 out of 10 9.2 out of 10 Multiple Specialist Veterinary Endorsements: Manufactured exclusively for Sugar Gliders: Protein level exceeds 24% Proper Calcium to Phosphorous Ratio (2:1) : Glider-Safe™ Certification: No meat-based Proteins: Odor-Inhibiting Agents:     Cost: $13.97 $68.00 $30.00 $72.00 Supply for 1 animal: 4 month supply 2 year supply 1 year supply 2 year supply Review: Low protein levels could require need for supplemental proteins.  Must be thrown out after 4 months if not used. Uses meat-based proteins w/no odor-inhibiting agents.  Extensively tested on Sugar Gliders. Multiple Veterinary endorsements. Four odor-inhibiting agents, and no meat-based proteins leaves animals with very little odor. Base formula appears to be primarily rabbit pellets with a number of dehydrated fruits added for flavor. Extremely high levels of meat-based protein. No odor-inhibiting agents. Formulated by Vets specifically for sugar gliders. Appears to be similar to Glide-R-Chow™. Contains odor-inhibitors. Should be used only in conjunction with VitaMax™ multivitamin supplement.   For more information, go to www.sugar-gliders.com For more information, go to www.sugargliderinfo.org For more information, go to www.sugargliderstore.com For more information, go to www.VetsPride.com Manufactured by: SunCoast Sugar Gliders Pocket Pets Exotic Nutrition Sugar Glider Store Sugar Glider Super Store Vets Pride™